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Taste of the Draft
When: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 4–7 p.m. Where: The Tower at PNC Plaza, Downtown Pittsburgh
What to Expect: Hosted by Andrew Zimmern (Emmy & four-time James Beard Award winner), this one-of-a-kind culinary experience celebrates Pittsburgh's food scene, football, and community impact.
Highlights include:
-20+ restaurants and chefs, including Aiello's Pizza, Primanti Bros., Del Frisco's, DiAnoia's, Eat'n Park, Wigle Whiskey, and more
-Steelers greats and NFL legends: Randy Grossman, Fred Baxter, the Pouncey brothers, J.T. Thomas, Vince Williams, and others
-Rich flavors representing Pittsburgh's cultural diversity
The Impact: This is more than a tasting event. Proceeds benefit GENYOUth, a national nonprofit fighting student hunger, with:
-91 school nutrition grants across Western PA & Erie County
-Approximately 13 million school meals supported
-50,000+ students in underserved communities reached
-NFL FLAG-in-School kits included to promote physical activity
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3529262-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3529262-2
